# iTerminal vs SSH Shortcuts

The clearest difference is rating: iTerminal at 4.3 against SSH Shortcuts's 3.2. iTerminal also leads on ratings volume (117 vs 9). SSH Shortcuts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTerminal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SSH Shortcuts asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTerminal holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTerminal has 117 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of iTerminal's written reviews are positive against 67% of SSH Shortcuts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTerminal | SSH Shortcuts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211/reviews)** | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-shortcuts/id1000994730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [apply IT UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/419101257) |

## What reviewers say

### iTerminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iterminal-ssh-telnet-client/id581455211)

This app provides a powerful and simple client for connecting to remote servers via SSH or Telnet on your iPhone and iPad. It supports various authentication methods, server list management, and secure key handling, making remote server access convenient.

**Highlights:** SSH and Telnet connection, Username/password and private key authentication, Server list management, iCloud sync for server info, Socks 5 Proxy support, Private key management, Bluetooth keyboard support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works well for basic tasks
- 💡 Useful for remote access
- 🔒 Secure SSH connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive monetization
- 📵 Disruptive ads
- 🔍 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Scrolling issues
- Unreliable SSH authentication
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Improved keyboard integration
- Customizable terminal settings
- Background connection support


### SSH Shortcuts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssh-shortcuts/id1000994730)

Create custom shortcuts for your SSH commands, enabling quick execution of tasks like server restarts or batch operations. Streamline your remote server management with this utility.

**Highlights:** Create SSH command shortcuts, Execute batch commands, Restart servers remotely, Streamline server management, Customizable command execution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTerminal free?

iTerminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SSH Shortcuts free?

SSH Shortcuts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTerminal or SSH Shortcuts?

iTerminal is rated higher. iTerminal averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while SSH Shortcuts averages 3.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do iTerminal or SSH Shortcuts have ads?

iTerminal shows ads; SSH Shortcuts does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*